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We met in fifth grade, when my family moved to Pleasantry. We were neighbors and best friends into high school. I always had his ear to share my secret shame.
At seventeen I hitchhiked away. By forty, I was disappeared into a bottle, living in a boarding house.
I don’t know how, but he found me. His letter contained an invitation and a bus ticket.
Wearing a new outfit from Goodwill, I stepped off the Greyhound in Pleasantry and walked the few blocks to his place. Sitting on the back patio, I talked and he listened, just like old times.
[100 words]
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the clowning host of Friday Fictioneers.
Tao Talk 
Sounds like a happy ending, perhaps
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Time will tell, Neil. Thank you for reading and your always thoughtful comments.
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aww! Nice story Li! :-)
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Thanks much, Carol Anne :)
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There’s nothing like a door opened by a good friend. It sounds as if these two still have a few things in common.
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Indeed x 2, Alicia. Thank you :)
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Nice story, sometimes is just like that, a long lost friendship resumes as it was yesterday the last conversation.
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Thank you, Elizabeth :)
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That’s a nice circle back. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe.
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There’s no truer friend then one who will listen.
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<3
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Great story with a hopeful ending!
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Thank you, Christian :)
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That’s a very sweet story, Lisa. I love the redemption and returning arc. Hopefully it works out for them. :) Have a great week!
-David
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Thanks much, David. It brought tears to my eyes writing it.
You also!
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Hopefully it will work out but at least…it’s hope.
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Yes, exactly what I was thinking :)
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I like this story of redemption.
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Thank you, Sadje. I hope they can pick up where they left off.
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I hope so too. 👍🏼
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One individual is all it takes to change a person’s life around, for the better (or worse in some cases).
Touching story, L.
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Thanks much, T.
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Facebook served me up the story behind “Hello Darkness, my old friend” this morning and your story reminds me of it. The safety and support of time with an old friend really are unrivaled in this life. i hope this is the beginning of a happier phase in the narrator’s life.
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Thanks much. What’s the scoop on the S&G song?? I really think it may be the beginning of a happier phase in both of their lives…
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‘I was lost but now I’m found’. A touching tale, Lisa.
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“Amazing Grace” would have been a good title, Keith. Thank you <3
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What a beautiful story of hope, Lisa!
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Thank you, Brenda <3
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Now, that is a story of true friendship.
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Thank you, James. I wish the best for both of them.
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Great Lisa, so much in so few words 🙌
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Ange, thank you!
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Dear Lisa,
How sweet this friendship has continued. I wonder if it will lead to bigger and better things for her. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, I see that they need each other and hope both benefit from the renewal of their connection. Thank you very much.
Shalom,
Lisa
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what are friends for? great ending. :)
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Thanks, Plaridel. Indeed.
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I love this!
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Thank you <3
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Oh, so lovely! :) Sometimes these things happen, you know! :)
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I know :) Thanks, Na’ama and good to see you.
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Intriguing veiled pasts. Lovely read.
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Jude, thank you very much.
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Lovely old movie feel to it. Nicely done!
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Thank you very much.
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Lovely story :-)
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Thank you, Fleur.
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You’re welcome, Jade 😊
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He’s a really good friend to go to that much effort for her.
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Yes, he is, or maybe he’s hoping they can pick up where they left off. He’s stayed in his small town, in his family home, still a bachelor, and he has never forgotten her (in my mind, anyway :) ) Thanks for reading, Liz, and your comment.
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It’s incredible how there are those people with whom we click so well that the passage of time, no matter how long, can’t create a disconnect. We can just pick up like no time has passed.
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It is incredible, and to me, evidence that old soul mates of one kind or another stay connected through lifetimes.
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Thank you MS. Oh those undying friendships to cherish .
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Thanks, Susan.
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This might be a sign things could mend in time. Though, I find things don’t really change. I have my fingers crossed.
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Thanks for reading and your comment, Laurie. I have the same doubts and hopes for them.
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Ah, lovely. Just like old times, even if it’s for that moment.
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